SCHENKER KEY 17 Pro: desktop replacement laptop: dual Thunderbolt 5 ports, 80Gbps bandwidth

SCHENKER has just unveiled its monster new desktop replacement laptop, which features the flagship Intel Core i9-14900HX processor, and not one but two Thunderbolt 5 ports offering 80Gbps of bandwidth.

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The new SCHENKER KEY 17 Pro features a 17.3-inch display, Intel Core i9-14900HX processor (24 cores, 24 threads), up to 96GB of DDR5 RAM (dual SO-DIMM) and 3 x M.2 SSD slots (1 x Gen5 and 2 x Gen4). The 17.3-inch display can come in two options: 1440p @ 240Hz or 4K @ 144Hz with both supporting NVIDIA G-SYNC, Advanced Optimus, and a manual MUX switch.

The workstation laptop packs the Intel Core i9-14900HX processor, and the choice between the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 or RTX 4080 with 175W of graphics power (150W TGP + 25W Dynamic Boost). You've got the dual Thunderbolt 5 connections, but joined by HDMI 2.1 and mini DisplayPort 1.4a, which are all connected to the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 or RTX 4080 GPU.

Update: SCHENKER reached out to us for some clarification on the new laptop, which we've got below:

• Corrected bandwidth information: Each of the two Thunderbolt™ 5 ports provides 80 Gbps of bidirectional bandwidth. With Bandwidth Boost support, users can enjoy up to 120 Gbps for video output, while maintaining 40 Gbps for data transfer back to the laptop. Both ports can be used simultaneously without any bandwidth limitations, providing an improved display and data transfer experience.
• Display output clarification: While Thunderbolt™ 5 officially supports DisplayPort 2.1, the SCHENKER KEY 17 Pro (M24) is limited to DisplayPort 1.4a (32.4 Gbps) due to the connection to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 series graphics card.

SCHENKER talks up that this laptop is an excellent mobile virtual and mixed reality workstation, with official Varjo-Ready certification from Varjo, including approval for the professional high-end XR-4 mixed reality headset. You've got the 17.3-inch 1440p 240Hz or 4K 144Hz display, but there's also support for up to 3 external monitors, all to be hooked up simultaneously making for quite the serious desktop replacement.

• Read more: Intel reveals Thunderbolt 5 standard: 240W charging, 540Hz, 120Gbps, 3x 4K displays at 144Hz
• Read more: This is the world's first Thunderbolt 5 cable: insane 120Gbps bandwidth, 240W charging for $23
• Read more: Sabrent tests out its new Thunderbolt 5 external SSD: capable of 6GB/sec+ at just 45C

Robert Schenker, Managing Director of Schenker Technologies, said: "The SCHENKER KEY 17 Pro is the flagship among our professional, mobile productivity workstations - both in terms of performance and uncompromising features. Not only are we introducing one of the first laptop models to incorporate innovative Thunderbolt 5 technology from Intel, but we are also bringing this pioneering high-end interface to the market with not just one, but two Thunderbolt 5 ports on our KEY 17 Pro".

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Jason Ziller, Vice President and General Manager, Client Connectivity Division at Intel, added: "Thunderbolt 5 technology delivers a massive leap in performance. We are delighted to see the SCHENKER KEY 17 Pro mobile workstation upgrade to the latest Thunderbolt 5 technology. Products like these are leading the way to raising the performance bar".